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OGL 536L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,010 mi
Last recorded45,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 536L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,010 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 45,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 45,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 45,003 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 44,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 44,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 44,983 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 44,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 44,981 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 44,981 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 44,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,976 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 44,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,976 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 44,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2012 44,926 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2012 44,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,919 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,902 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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OGL 536L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OGL 536L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGL 536L registered?

OGL 536L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is OGL 536L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGL 536L shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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